Staff Attorney
$75K - $78K/yr
Provide direct affirmative and defensive immigration legal representation to the immigrant populations of Western New York, including but not limited to asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status ...
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$75K - $78K/yr
Provide direct affirmative and defensive immigration legal representation to the immigrant populations of Western New York, including but not limited to asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status ...
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$75K - $78K/yr
Provide direct affirmative and defensive immigration legal representation to the immigrant populations of Western New York, including but not limited to asylum, removal defense, adjustment of status ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
We need an attorney with 3-7 years of business immigration experience who has direct hands-on work with employment-based petitions, labor certifications, and non-immigrant visa categories. You should ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
We need an attorney with 3-7 years of business immigration experience who has direct hands-on work with employment-based petitions, labor certifications, and non-immigrant visa categories. You should ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
We need an attorney with 3-7 years of business immigration experience who has direct hands-on work with employment-based petitions, labor certifications, and non-immigrant visa categories. You should ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
We need an attorney with 3-7 years of business immigration experience who has direct hands-on work with employment-based petitions, labor certifications, and non-immigrant visa categories. You should ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts.Work ...
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Batavia, NY · On-site
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts.Work ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts. * Work ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts. * Work ...
Batavia, NY · Hybrid
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts. * Work ...
Batavia, NY · Hybrid
$77K - $95K/yr
Represent low-income immigrants subject to removal in appeals before EOIR's Board of Immigration Appeals. The selected applicant may also handle matters before EOIR Immigration Courts. * Work ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$87K - $94K/yr
The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to low- and middle-income immigrants on all immigration issues including citizenship applications, waivers of the oath of citizenship for ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$87K - $94K/yr
The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to low- and middle-income immigrants on all immigration issues including citizenship applications, waivers of the oath of citizenship for ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$87K - $94K/yr
The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to low- and middle-income immigrants on all immigration issues including citizenship applications, waivers of the oath of citizenship for ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$87K - $94K/yr
The Attorney will provide direct legal representation to low- and middle-income immigrants on all immigration issues including citizenship applications, waivers of the oath of citizenship for ...
Batavia, NY · Hybrid
$95K/yr
Duties/Responsibilities: • Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of ...
Batavia, NY · Hybrid
$95K/yr
Duties/Responsibilities: • Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$72K - $95K/yr
Duties/Responsibilities: • Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$72K - $95K/yr
Duties/Responsibilities: • Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$19.75 - $25.50/hr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
... immigrants, English Language Learners, or individuals at risk of homelessness.
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
... immigrants, English Language Learners, or individuals at risk of homelessness.
Rochester, NY · On-site
$45K - $56K/yr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$45K - $56K/yr
Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relative work experience. * 3-4 years' experience working with refugees or immigrants, and previous case management experience. Other Skills: * Strongly preferred that ...
Rochester, NY · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Ability to explain verb tense system, sentence structure, everyday vocabulary, and functional English for employment, healthcare, and community interactions while preparing adult immigrants and ...
Rochester, NY · Remote
$18 - $40/hr
Ability to explain verb tense system, sentence structure, everyday vocabulary, and functional English for employment, healthcare, and community interactions while preparing adult immigrants and ...
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
... immigrants, English Language Learners, or individuals at risk of homelessness.
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
... immigrants, English Language Learners, or individuals at risk of homelessness.
Rochester, NY · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Company Description Micro Instrument Corp was founded in 1944 by a family of German Immigrants who were tool makers by trade. The initial business model focused on developing small surgical ...
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Rochester, NY · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Company Description Micro Instrument Corp was founded in 1944 by a family of German Immigrants who were tool makers by trade. The initial business model focused on developing small surgical ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Notice of Right to Work Posters Participating employers must display the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to inform ...
Rochester, NY · On-site
$1.5K/wk
Notice of Right to Work Posters Participating employers must display the E-Verify Participation and Department of Justice, Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) Right to Work posters to inform ...
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
Experience serving populations such as low-income households, individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, survivors of domestic violence, youth, immigrants, English Language Learners ...
Fairport, NY · On-site
$23.88 - $26.21/hr
Experience serving populations such as low-income households, individuals with mental health or substance use challenges, survivors of domestic violence, youth, immigrants, English Language Learners ...
Batavia, NY · On-site
$72K - $95K/yr
Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of reasons including criminal ...
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Batavia, NY · On-site
$72K - $95K/yr
Handle individual caseload and represent clients before DOJ-EOIR, DHS, and BIA defending detained low-income immigrants who are subject to removal for a variety of reasons including criminal ...
$38K - $47.7K
2% of jobs
$47.7K - $57.4K
5% of jobs
$57.4K - $67K
16% of jobs
$68K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$67K - $76.7K
19% of jobs
The median wage is $80K / yr.
$76.7K - $86.4K
23% of jobs
$92.8K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$86.4K - $96.1K
15% of jobs
$96.1K - $105.8K
9% of jobs
$105.8K - $115.5K
6% of jobs
$115.5K - $125.2K
2% of jobs
$125.2K - $134.9K
1% of jobs
$134.9K - $144.5K
1% of jobs
$38K
$89K
$144.5K
| Aspect | Immigrant | Refugee |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials/Certifications | Varies; often includes visas, work permits | Similar; may include refugee status documentation |
| Work Environment | Legal employment in host country, often with employer sponsorship | Legal employment possible after resettlement; initial restrictions may apply |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Hired across industries; legal work authorization required | Hired in various sectors; often after refugee status is granted |
| Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding immigration pathways, work rights | Differences in legal status, rights, and pathways to employment |
In summary, immigrants are individuals who move to a new country for various reasons, often with legal work authorization, while refugees are those fleeing persecution and granted protection status, with specific pathways to employment after resettlement.

$75K - $78K/yr
Full-time
Re-posted 25 days ago
JOB DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Supervising Attorney, the Staff Attorney will assist in the development of the Immigration and Legal Services Program that offers full-scale holistic immigration representation to low-income refugees, asylees and other vulnerable immigrant populations. They will provide outreach, direct immigration legal services, pro se assistance, community information sessions, Know Your Rights presentations, and referrals to the refugee and immigrant populations of Western New York. This position will primarily operate out of Rochester, NY.
The Staff Attorney must exemplify Journey’s End’s core values in their work. These values include intercultural responsiveness, integrity, person-centered, empowerment, and exemplary service.
*Moving stipend negotiable
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must:
Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ the best qualified personnel without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, gender identity, marital status, or any other reason prohibited by law.